Experience the Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet and takes place every August in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Find out more about how to make the most of the Fringe.

Take part in the Fringe

Anyone can take part in the Fringe. We’ve created a wide range of resources, how-to guides and a digital platform, Fringe Connect, to support you as Fringe participants and make the most of everything the Fringe has to offer.

Donate to the Fringe

The Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. Support our work.

News and blog

Read our latest news and articles

  • Update for Summerhall Fringe artists – October 2024
  • Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Fringe Society, to step down after nine years in the role
  • Winner of 2024 Fringe Young Writers Award announced
  • Changes to Made in Scotland showcase: new application processes, earlier timelines and fixed award amounts
  • As the 2024 Fringe closes – an open letter from Chief Executive, Shona McCarthy
  • Seven quiet places you can escape to during the Fringe
  • How to choose which shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
  • Dion Owen: providing free bikes for Fringe artists
  • Get ready to Unleash Your Fringe as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 begins